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Mrs. Irma Benavides from Pharr, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engaging Dual Language Minds with English and Spanish Books

Help me give my students National Geographic English and Spanish books, along with the "Quien Fue" (Who Was) Spanish series books, to enrich their learning experience and promote literacy, curiosity, and critical thinking skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Irma Benavides's classroom raised $273

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I am thrilled to introduce you to our exciting project aimed at enriching the learning experience of my students through the power of books and knowledge. Our school is committed to fostering a love for reading and nurturing young minds, and I believe that access to diverse and educational materials is vital for their growth. My primary goal is to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment by expanding our library with National Geographic English and Spanish books, along with the renowned "Quien Es" (Who Was”) Spanish series. By introducing these high-quality resources, we aim to promote literacy, curiosity, and critical thinking skills in our students, preparing them for a brighter future.

Join us in creating a borderless world of knowledge and inspiration for our students by funding National Geographic and “Quien Es” (Who Was) series books!

With a collection of National Geographic books in both English and Spanish, we can cater to the diverse backgrounds of our students, encouraging bilingualism and appreciation for different cultures. The "Quien Fue" (Who Was) Spanish series offers captivating stories of historical figures and influential personalities, enabling our students to connect with the past, understand the present, and inspire their aspirations for the future. To complement these fantastic books, I plan to provide high-quality bookmarkers for our students. These simple yet effective tools will help them stay organized and engaged in their reading journey.

Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to our goal. Please consider donating to our cause and spreading the word to your friends, family, and colleagues who share the same passion for empowering young minds. Together, let's make a lasting difference in the lives of these bright young learners. Thank you for your support and belief in the power of education.

Mrs. Irma Benavides Kelly - Pharr Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
32 PCS Magnetic Bookmarks, ZYNERY Space Book Marks Moon Roaming Assorted Bookmark Sets, Book Markers for Women/Men/Students/Kids/Book Lovers/Readers/Birthday Gift, 16 Styles • Amazon Business $8.28 1 $8.28
Kids Laminated Book Markers Optical Bookmarks Reading Bookmarks Creative Colored Bookmarks for Teacher Student Kids Classroom School Office Stationery Supply (100 Pieces) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
National Geographic Readers: Egypt Collection (National Geographic Kids Readers, Levels, 1,2&3) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
National Geographic Readers: Deadly Animals Collection (National Geographic Kids) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
National Geographic Readers: Things That Go Collection • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
National Geographic Readers: Ocean Animals Collection • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
¿Qué es la Copa Mundial? (¿Qué fue?) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
National Geographic Readers: Let's Play • Amazon Business $7.56 1 $7.56
National Geographic Readers: Predators Collection: Readers That Grow With You • Amazon Business $7.28 1 $7.28
National Geographic Readers: Planet Earth Collection: Readers That Grow With You • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
¿Quién fue Pablo Picasso? (Who Was...?) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
¿Quién fue Steve Jobs? (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
¿Quién fue Selena? (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
¿Quién fue Roberto Clemente? (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
¿Quién fue Martin Luther King, Jr.? (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
¿Quién fue Abraham Lincoln? (Who Was...?) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
¿Quién fue Walt Disney? (Who Was...?) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
¿Quién es Michael Jordan? (¿Quién fue?) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
¿Quién es Sonia Sotomayor? (¿Quién fue?) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
National Geographic Readers: El Tiempo (L1) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
¿Quién es Kamala Harris? (¿Quién fue?) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
¿Quién es Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez? (¿Quién fue?) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
National Geographic Readers: Rocas y minerales (L2) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
National Geographic Readers: De la Oruga a la Mariposa (Caterpillar to Butterfly) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
National Geographic Readers: Los Tiburones (Sharks) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
National Geographic Readers: Los Lobos (Wolves) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
National Geographic Readers: Los Animales Mas Mortales (Deadliest Animals) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
National Geographic Readers: Las Hormigas (L1) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
National Geographic Readers: ¡Deslízate, Serpiente! (Pre-reader)-Spanish Edition • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
National Geographic Readers: Los Volcanes (L2) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$199.05

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$232.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.95

Total project goal

$272.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$272.99

4 Donors

-$138.65

Donations toward project cost

-$134.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$115.16

Match offers toward project cost

-$97.89

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.27

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.17

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$0.00

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